Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille Roger & Gallet for women and men

Farina Extra Vieille reads as an older, higher-fidelity rendering of 4711's classic eau de cologne. This is the original eau de cologne, which makes it interesting to wear. I'm a little conflicted, though. 4711 lasts much longer on my skin, but I do see the advantage to having Extra Vieille in my collection. Its notes of bergamot, lemon, petitgrain, neroli, rosemary, and sage (for shadow effect) are crystal-clear, impeccably separated, and incredibly satisfying to behold. The downside: it lasts about five minutes, and then is nothing more than a memory. Me? I'll spend half as much money for twice as much citrus/herbal goodness and just wear 4711.

I bought the body lotion and it's superb.I'm obsessed with this crispy,mediterranean smell.I'd like to buy the cologne someday.

been wearing this today. i'm a sucker for these clean, citrus-y scents, so i like this a lot. i have nothing but respect for a fragrance that has been around for > 200 years!

i know some will disagree, but i prefer 4711 over JMFEV. to my nose there's a midnote that's just a tad chemical-y. it's not horrible or anything - and it's just a midnote, but it's there for me.

IME, sillage is minimal and longevity is horrible - not unlike 4711. i'd say if i wanted to wear this all the time i'd need to reapply every 4 hours, if not 3.

VERY happy to own a bottle and will definitely revisit this classic from time to time!

Discovered when I stayed at the Sofitel in Chicago, where they supplied toiletries from this R&G line...I still have the wrapped soap from there, having since purchased the full-sized ones from Caswell-Massey. This is VERY appealing to both sexes -- Farina knew what he was doing when he created this intoxicating scent more than two centuries ago! Usually I find scents change dramatically -- and not for the better -- after I've worn them a few hours. Thankfully JMF only improves over time, and the subtlety of the alteration is very appreciated: you will leave the house smelling like a garden at its peak in Santa Maria Magiorre, then return in the evening with a cloud of the essence of closed blooms and earthy dusk lingering about you. Others' comments are true: it stands up to humid climates perfectly. I'd also add that it is ideal for those with oily skin. Enjoy!

The EDC is intense, citrus and I think the most classic there, at least I do not detect much the transition between stages, it is only since I have power until it fades, only stands a huge note of entry and base clove. The aroma is citrus entry with acid and rose, leave its base note is a clove thinner and softer.

Universal range of ages, preferably in hot weather, is a sorry little unisex scent is too acid to be a woman in my opinion, only cleaning projects, nothing more. Skin near term 5hrs.

On Christmas Eve in the Antipodes, where it's over 30 degrees and the humidity has been hovering between 80-95% for a few days, I'd just like to give a whoop and a holler for Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille....it's been a lifesaver. It's so nice to smell clean, sharp and fresh, even tho in reality, I'm wilting...

I've love this scent since I was a child. Like other writers here, this is one of my favourite scents for humid summer afternoons - it somehow "cuts" the density of the air. Having said that, my enjoyment was diminished one day when a co-worker described it as "the smell of an airplane toilet air freshener." Philistine.

Best Cologne ever!! So much better than 4711 !! This is, an obvious thing comming from the Farina family..

Firsth of all, I can feel the yummy citrus playing with my skin, which is a bit strong but pleasant, then the fragance will become more softer.. and finally about 1 hour later, you began to feel a soothing smell of herbs combined with the smooth citrus.. is fantastic.. I always thought colongnes only lasted about 20 min, but not this one..

It is slightly more expensive than 4711, but has much better fixation so Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille worth a try..

in the begnng its very strong......... but its getn betr n betr to the end.... ast long... good one and i simply love it.............

this is about the only thing that keeps me sane/alive/fresh-smelling when we're really having one of the sticky heatwaves you get here in holland. it's about the freshest, cleanest smell i know. for me it's a typical"eau de cologne" very similar to 4711 and boldoot which is a dutch version of the above. in very hot weather i can be a bit headachey and become irritated by even some of my favourite perfumes.this is a life saver!!

Very good fragance. It starts citrusy and green, but the citrus notes go fast. Then the perfume smells like the countryside, with all the aromatic herbs, plants and even hay.
It reminds me of Sisley's Eau de Campagne but quite lighter.
It has good lasting power to be an Eau de Cologne.